As the dust still settles, and plenty of parties continue after the three All Ireland Finals at the weekend, our final episode of our Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast is now live. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to unpack all the events from the weekend.

We have three new All Ireland Champions, and plenty to breakdown from the various finals, on our final episode of Season 1 of the podcast.

In the Junior decider, redemption was the story of the day for Louth, 12 months after suffering defeat in the TG4 All Ireland Junior decider, they delivered a pulsating second half performance to defeat Antrim in headquarters. 

Afterwards we heard from captain Áine Breen and sharpshooter Kate Flood, who announced her retirement shortly after proceedings. We also heard from Antrim manager Chris Scullion who shared his thoughts after their first defeat of the year.

Redemption was also the story for Tyrone, where a late goal from super sub Katie Rose Muldoon helped ignite a late flurry which ensured that Tyrone did not leave empty handed this year, as they defeated Laois in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Final.

Afterwards we heard from captain Aoibhinn McHugh, player of the match and teenage sensation Sorcha Gormely along with Meabh Corrigan, while manager Darren McCann also shared his thoughts. 

And finally in the Senior decider, it was seventh heaven for Dublin, as they delivered a tour de force performance to overcome Meath by 12 points in today’s All Ireland Senior Championship Final.

Their Midfield Maestro originally from Leitrim, Eilish O’Dowd shared her thoughts to us after the clash, having missed out on their 2024 campaign, she added a second All Ireland title to her impressive career.

For the last time this season, expect honest chat, plenty of insight, Clare’s dodgy Wifi and a few laughs along the way!

This Sunday, it’s all to play for as the TG4 All-Championship Finals take centre stage on a triple header billing in Croke Park

It’s the biggest day of the year, dreams will be achieved, while for others it will be a day of heartbreak.

In another special edition of our LGFA Podcast, we bring you expert analysis and exclusive interviews ahead of the weekend's finals.

Joining us are Clare Owens (Leitrim) who lifted the Intermediate title last year and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh), who recorded her third All Ireland Junior triumph last year. 

They bring insider knowledge and expert insight in preparing and the lead up to playing in Croke Park as we look ahead to all the action.

First up on Sunday morning at 11:45am, is the meeting of the 2022 champions Antrim and last year’s beaten finalists Louth. We heard from Antrim captain Bronagh Devlin and Louth’s captain Áine Breen ahead of the big day.

Then at 1:45pm the action continues with 2022 champions Laois locking horns with Tyrone, who fell to defeat in the final last year. Laois captain Andrea Moran and Tyrone’s skipper Aoibhinn McHugh share their thoughts.

And then at 4:15 it’s the mouth watering Senior showdown of neighbours Dublin and Meath. Dublin champions in 2023, Meath champions last in 2022, it shapes up to be an exciting clash. Dublin captain Carla Rowe and Meath captain Aoibhín Cleary chat ahead of Sunday’s clash.

After a dramatic double header of action from the TG4 All Ireland Senior Semi Finals on Saturday evening, we now get set for the final stop in this year’s Inter County season, as the All Ireland Finals are on the horizon.

Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to unpack all the events from the weekend.

It proved a weekend of big moments, huge wins, and crushing defeats. As only two of the four teams in action could make their way to Croke Park. Holders Kerry taking on Meath and then after Dublin looking to avenge their quarter final defeat from a year earlier against Galway.

We hear from Dublin joint manager Paul Casey and forward Nicole Owens, after a dramatic extra time battle with the Tribeswomen.

Diarmuid, Clare, and Joanne review all the action from the weekend's two semi final ties.  Expect honest chat, plenty of insight, technical issues, dogs barking and a few laughs along the way!

This Saturday, it's all to play for as the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Finals take centre stage in a mouth watering double header in Glenisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore.

Four previous champions are all staking their claim to make it to headquarters on August 3rd, 60 minutes separating them from the chance at All Ireland Glory, the others it will be the end of the road. No more second chances.

In another special edition of our LGFA Podcast, we bring you over an hour of expert analysis and exclusive interviews ahead of a pivotal weekend in the championship.

Joining us are Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh), both of whom featured in last year’s respective Intermediate and Junior semi-finals. They bring insider knowledge and expert insight as we look ahead to all the action.

First up on Saturday evening at 5:15pm, is the meeting of the defending champions Kerry and the 2021 and 2022 Senior Champions Meath. The Kingdom against The Royal County. For the fourth year in a row Kerry and Meath will battle in the knockout stages of the TG4 Senior All Ireland Championship. The last two years they met in Austin Stack Park in Tralee for the Quarter Final stage, and before that they met in the 2022 decider.

Kerry are going into their fourth All Ireland semi final in a row, and will look to make the same amount of All Ireland Final appearances. For Meath this is their first semi-final tie since July of 2022, and just over three years later they will look to replicate the outcome from that clash with Donegal to get over the line once again. In All Ireland semi-finals Meath have had a good run of form over the years, in 2021, 2020 2019 and 2018 they got over the line and booked All Ireland appearances.

Ahead of what promises to be another exciting matchup between these two sides, we heard from Kerry Midfielder Mary O'Connell and Meath defender Mary Kate Lynch.

Then at 7:30pm we have the second part of our double header, a rematch of the quarter final from last season, when Aoife O’Rourke goaled in the closing stages as Galway dethroned Dublin to book a semi-final ticket to Tullamore.

The Jackies are back this year looking to make it back to an All Ireland Final. Their last appearance in the last four came in 2023, where they defeated Cork in Thurles. Prior to that it was 2021 defeating Mayo. While they also won semi-finals in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014. 2005 was the last time Dublin failed to win a semi-final they competed in. Their opponents that defeated them?. Galway, a year after they defeated them in the final. 

The 2004 Champions Galway will be aiming to make an All Ireland Final for successive seasons, as they look to secure the win in Tullamore. Last year they defeated Cork to book their ticket, now it's Dublin. Before last year 2020 was the last time they featured in a semi-final losing to Cork. 2019 they defeated Mayo before losing to Dublin in the decider. 2018 they lost to Dublin in their last clash in a semi-final. In the last eight years they have made two finals, and largely been competitive to reach the last four on occasions.

As the dust settles from a palpitating weekend of action across the TG4 All Ireland Intermediate and Junior Championships, four teams are looking at an August 3rd date in Croke Park, while the other four saw their dreams crushed. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to unpack all the events from the weekend.

It was a rollercoaster weekend in the Intermediate and Junior Championships reaching the final four stage. Laois, Monaghan, Tyrone and Westmeath were all staking their claim in the Intermediate grade, while in the Junior, Louth, Longford, Antrim and Sligo also treated us to some high octane action.

While those teams have been fighting it out for silverware, others have battled it out for safety. Two weeks ago, Wicklow won consecutive relegation playoff ties to remain an Intermediate side, and captain Sarah Jane Winders drops in for a chat to discuss the events from that game.

While at the weekend Donegal faced Leitrim in the Senior Relegation playoff, with Donegal coming out on top. Captain Roisin Rodgers gives her thoughts on the season, and the clash with Leitrim. While Clare reflects on Leitrim's time as a Senior outfit as they drop down to Intermediate for next season.

Diarmuid, Clare, and Joanne review all the weekend’s Intermediate and Junior Semi Final action. React to the big results and exits and look ahead to the respective finals. Expect honest chat, plenty of insight, technical issues and a few laughs along the way!

This Sunday, it's all to play for as the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate and Junior Championship Semi-Finals take centre stage.

60 minutes. 8 teams. 4 semi-finals. For some, the dream of walking out in Croke Park is just one win away. For others, heartbreak awaits at the penultimate hurdle.

In this special edition of our LGFA Podcast, we bring you over two hours of expert analysis and exclusive interviews ahead of a pivotal weekend in the championship.

Joining us are Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh), both of whom featured in last year’s Intermediate and Junior semi-finals. They bring insider knowledge and expert insight as we look ahead to all the action.

In the Intermediate Semi-Finals. First up at 2pm in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford, 2022 champions Laois aim to return to Croke Park as they face Monaghan, who are chasing their first-ever Intermediate title. We hear from Laois captain Andrea Moran and Monaghan forward Jennifer Duffy ahead of the clash.

At the same time in Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Leitrim, last year’s runners-up Tyrone take on 2021 champions Westmeath in a battle of big ambitions. We speak to Tyrone skipper Aoibhinn McHugh and Westmeath sharpshooter Sarah Dillon about their preparations for this high-stakes encounter.

In the Junior Semi-Finals, Clones hosts a thrilling Semi Final Championship double-header. At 2pm, last year’s finalists Louth put their unbeaten run on the line against Longford, who are back in semi-final action for the first time since their 2016 triumph. Louth’s Eimear Byrne and Longford vice-captain Katie Crawford share their thoughts on this key showdown.

Then at 4pm, 2022 champions Antrim face off against 2006 champions Sligo. Antrim, unbeaten in their last 16 games, are looking to return to the big stage, while Sligo are chasing a return to Croke Park. We hear from Antrim vice-captain Ciara Brown and Sligo stalwart Nicki Brennan about what this opportunity means to their teams.

Don’t miss this comprehensive preview as we count down to a Sunday full of passion, pride, and All-Ireland dreams.

With another set of Semi-Final fixtures in the diary, we are getting ever closer to our August 3rd date in Croke Park. While teams are chasing silverware, others are fighting it out to confirm their safety in their respective grades. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to unpack all the events from the weekend.

With the Senior action making headlines at the weekend, Clare reflects on Leitrim's relegation semi final clash with Mayo. Having faced their Connacht neighbours in the Championship earlier this year and having suffered defeat, could they manage to turn the tide and pick up a result?.

Diarmuid, Clare, and Joanne review all the weekend’s Senior Quarter Final action, and the draw now for a big double header of Semi-Finals in Tullamore. React to the big results, exits, and the relegation battles, including a heart stopping clash between Offaly and Wicklow in the Intermediate playoffs. Expect honest chat, plenty of insight, technical issues and a few laughs along the way!

After a dramatic weekend of Quarter Final and Relegation Battles in the Intermediate Championship, and a blockbuster end to the Group Stage action in the Junior Championship. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to unpack all the events from the weekend, and look ahead to the Senior action returning this weekend.

Just 24 hours removed from an exhilarating Ulster Derby with Tyrone, Joanne reflects on a heart stopping match up against their Ulster neighbours than went all the way to extra-time. Did the Erne County get revenge for their Ulster Championship defeat, or did Tyrone book their place in the semi-finals.

With Senior action returning this weekend, Clare chats ahead of Leitrim's clash with Mayo in the relegation playoffs. Having faced their Connacht neighbours in the Championship earlier this year, she looks ahead to a big showdown on neutral ground.

Speaking of Connacht teams, what a Junior Championship Sligo have had, as they booked their ticket for the semi finals, but just full short to Louth at the weekend in the hopes of topping their group. We hear from one of their longest serving players Nicki Brennan, who competed with Sligo when they were an Intermediate side looking to break into Senior, and now hopes to finally get to Croke Park this summer after years of trying.

Diarmuid, Clare, and Joanne review all the weekend’s Intermediate, and Junior action, react to the big results, exits, relegation battles and those semi final matchups. And look ahead to this weekend's Senior Quarter Finals and relegation battles. Expect honest chat, plenty of insight, technical issues and a few laughs along the way!

With Quarter Finals and Relegation Playoffs just around the corner, the action from this years Championships are reaching their business end. This week, host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) to reflect on a breath taking week and look ahead to this weekend.

Clare reflects on Leitrim's second Senior outing as they welcomed Waterford at the weekend. Could they manage to get over the line and secure a place in the Quarter Finals?, or could the Deise get a big win to put them into the draw for a home tie in the knockout stages?.

We also get the thoughts of Joanne ahead of the Intermediate Quarter Finals getting underway this weekend. Having come up to the Intermediate Grade off their Junior success last term, the Erne County now face Tyrone in the hopes of reaching the last four.

Also we hear from Kerry defender Emma Costello, who returned to the Kingdom setup after taking time out last year. Costello was 37 weeks pregnant when Kerry ended their 31 year wait for the Brendan Martin Cup last year, and just eight months after giving birth to her daughter Molly, she was back in the Green and Gold jersey. She reflects on that All Ireland win, coming back into the squad this year and looks ahead to their Quarter Final tie.

Diarmuid, Clare, and Joanne review all the weekend’s Senior, Intermediate, and Junior action, react to the big results, exits, teams looking to continue their journey to Croke Park. And look ahead to this weekend's Intermediate action and the Senior a week later, after the draw was made for the Senior Quarter Finals and the Relegation Series. Expect honest chat, plenty of insight, and a few laughs along the way!

The action is non-stop in the Ladies Football Championships, and the team is back to unpack it all! This week, host Diarmuid Kearney is joined again by regulars Clare Owens (Leitrim) and Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) for all the latest, plus a special guest.

Clare breaks down Leitrim’s double journey against Dublin, after Saturday’s big clash was postponed due to the weather. Can Leitrim make their mark when they finally get to face the Dubs—especially with the unique twist of the O’Dowd sisters potentially going head-to-head?

Joanne is fresh off Fermanagh’s dramatic upset over Roscommon, a win that not only sends the Erne County into the Intermediate Quarter Finals but also secures their place in the Intermediate grade for 2026. Joanne takes us inside the build-up, the game, and what this means for Fermanagh football.

We also hear from Chloe Moloney (Clare), after her side’s crucial win over Wexford saw them top their Intermediate group and book a place in the last eight against Monaghan. She reflects on changes to the panel, and new management for the year, along with captaining her club Kilmurry Ibrickane to the 2024 Clare Senior Ladies Football Championship.

Diarmuid, Clare, and Joanne review all the weekend’s Senior, Intermediate, and Junior action, react to the big results, and look ahead to the just-announced draws for the Intermediate Quarter Finals and the Relegation Series. Expect honest chat, plenty of insight, and a few laughs along the way!

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